Harris Library Orientation

How can I contact or find information about the Harris Library?

• Our main phone number is (216) 368-2302
• Email questions to: harrisref@case.edu
• Website: https://case.edu/socialwork/academics/harris-library

Where is the library located?

We are on the first floor of the Mandel Building in Room 175, just beyond Noble Commons. We're pretty hard to miss -- look towards the back when you enter the building!

When is the Harris Library open?

Fall and Spring Semesters

• Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer 

• Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Reference librarians are usually available from 8 a.m. -  5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and we observe University holidays. For more information about our hours, please check our homepage.

Who can borrow books from the Harris Library?

Any CWRU student, faculty or staff with a photo ID card may borrow items from the Harris Library. Online students, please contact us for assistance.

How do I find textbooks for my classes on reserve?

The Harris Library's print course reserve collection will be inaccessible to students this fall due to the pandemic. All checked out books returned to the library will need to be quarantined upon their return, so the two hour reserve check-out period will not be possible this semester.

Please contact us if you have questions about obtaining any of your required course readings.

How long is a borrowing period?

Most of our books can be checked out for 3 weeks. For more information about our policies including borrowing periods and fines, please refer to our website.

May I borrow items from other campus libraries?

Yes! Any CWRU student, faculty or staff are welcome to borrow materials from the other campus libraries, including the Kelvin Smith Library, the main library on campus. Just remember to bring your CWRU ID card!

How do I learn more about the libraries on campus, finding library resources and developing research skills in general?

This library orientation covers finding materials using the library catalog, searching the Research Databases for articles on a particular topic, ways to locate a specific online journal article through the Citation Resolver and more.

Last but not least, you're always welcome to stop by in person, make an appointment, or contact us by phone, email or Zoom to get personal assistance. We look forward to working with each of you.

Have a great semester!!